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"A Captivating Absence" tells a compelling tale of Lucia, the first and greatest love of the infamous womanizer Giacomo Casanova. After a mesmerizing encounter in Italy, they vow eternal devotion while awaiting Casanova's return from a business trip. However, Lucia falls ill with smallpox and secludes herself from her lover, and the world. Sixteen years later, when she has reinvented herself as the enigmatic and veiled courtesan Galathée, they meet again in Amsterdam. Without revealing her face, Lucia and Casanova fall for each other once more. As their love rekindles, Lucia must make a crucial decision: dare she remove her mask and reveal her true identity? "A Captivating Absence" is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Arthur Japin, which achieved immense success with 72 printings and translations in no less than 22 countries. Japin also contributed to the English-language film script. Director Michiel van Erp (Stromboli, Nobody in the City) brings this story to life on the silver screen, featuring Maarten Heijmans, Jonah Hauer-King, and Dar Zuzovsky in the lead roles. The film offers a captivating exploration of love, identity, and deception, as Lucia and Casanova navigate their complicated relationship across time and distance. The film's rich visuals and evocative performances promise an immersive cinematic experience that will resonate with audiences long after the credits roll.